The distance between London and Glasgow is around 579km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from London to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Glasgow (GLA).
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Take the train to Glasgow Central.
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from London to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).
The distance between London and Glasgow is around 579km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 555km (345 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from London and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from London to Glasgow is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Glasgow. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 4h 35m.
Avanti West Coast run train services between London and Glasgow. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and Glasgow. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8hrs.
Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between London and Glasgow. Buses run twice daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from London and Glasgow. Flights depart from London City (LCY) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between London and Glasgow with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.
British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet, Loganair and Ryanair fly between London and Glasgow. Flights depart from London City (LCY) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.
The flight from London to Glasgow typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from London City (LCY) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).
The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from London and Glasgow. The distance is around 644km (400 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Glasgow (GLA) + 4 similar | 1h 55m | £165($195) | every 30 mins | 591km (367 miles) |
Fly | 1h 55m | £175($210) | every 30 mins | 591km (367 miles) |
Fly to Glasgow (GLA) | 2h 25m | £105($125) | every 30 mins | 611km (380 miles) |
Train to Luton Airport Parkway, Fly | 2h 10m | £135($155) | every 30 mins | 579km (360 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2h 25m | £90($105) | every 30 mins | 651km (405 miles) |
Train | 4h 35m | £175($210) | hourly | 641km (398 miles) |
Bus | 8hrs | £22($26) | twice daily | 648km (403 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | £74($87) | on demand | 644km (400 miles) |
Caledonian Sleeper
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
Thameslink
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Scottish Citylink
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.